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Sainsbury Archive @sainsburyarchive.bsky.social · 15d

It’s National Day of Arts in Care Homes, so we’re sharing ways to reminisce creatively with the Sainsbury Archive. This year’s theme is ‘Going Green’, so we hope you enjoy our lush and verdant video!

Find our ‘Food for Talk’ dementia-friendly resources at
napa-activities.co.uk/food-for-tal...

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Sainsbury Archive @sainsburyarchive.bsky.social · Jun 4

Our latest talk in the history of technology at Sainsbury's will be on Friday lunchtime at 1pm - email the archive for a link to join us!

www.sainsburyarchive.org.uk/about/events

Events | About | Sainsbury Archive

Online events Join us from the comfort of your own home for a series of free online events to learn about the history of Sainsburys. 28th March 13:00 - 13:30 - Women at Sainsbury's A histor

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Sainsbury Archive @sainsburyarchive.bsky.social · May 16

Genuine Swiss Gruyère: Imported alpine excellence, wrapped in a satisfyingly bold label, circa 1930s 🐄🧀⛰️

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Sainsbury Archive @sainsburyarchive.bsky.social · May 8

Both wars had a huge impact on the way Sainsbury's continued to carry out their business, if you wish to find out more about these different aspects read our blog about Wartime Trading.
www.sainsburyarchive.org.uk/story/storie...

"Important Notice" relating to wartime food availability, c. 1914

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Sainsbury Archive @sainsburyarchive.bsky.social · May 8

Today marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day. 280 Sainsbury’s staff gave their lives during World War II.
This Roll of Honour booklet was produced to commemorate all of those who died, and is fully digitised on our website.
www.sainsburyarchive.org.uk/catalogue/se...

Roll of honour (Second World War) booklet containing the Roll of Honour of members of staff who died in World War Two.

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Sainsbury Archive @sainsburyarchive.bsky.social · May 6

Come visit us on Thursday for our small joint pop up exhibition with the Port of London Authority Archive to celebrate the 80th birthday of VE day. Learn about how Sainsbury's and the PLA coped with the demands of wartime trading and operations.

www.londonmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/ve-...

VE Day archive celebration

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Sainsbury Archive @sainsburyarchive.bsky.social · Apr 1

Tea break time 🍪☕️

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Sainsbury's Lemon Puffs (1/11/2 71/2 oz net) packaging

Sainsbury's Morning Coffee Biscuits (8oz 226g) packaging

Sainsbury's Wheatmeal Crispie Biscuits (41/4oz 120g) packaging

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Sainsbury Archive @sainsburyarchive.bsky.social · Apr 1

I imagine the brilliant people at the Business Archives Council will be looking into this closely - I think we all feel the same way.

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Sainsbury Archive @sainsburyarchive.bsky.social · Mar 26

Anybody looking for packaging of 70s vegetables? We've got you covered:

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Sainsbury's Quick Dried Garden Peas (2oz. 4dr. 1/5 7p 4 servings) packaging. Minimalist design with a white background with green dots for peas. Text in black, green and red.

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Sainsbury Archive @sainsburyarchive.bsky.social · Mar 24

Images of the production of Sainsbury's Chocolate Peppermint Creams by Brian Shuel, 1968

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Sainsbury Archive @sainsburyarchive.bsky.social · Mar 24

Join us on Friday at 1pm for a short online talk about the history of women at Sainsbury's. Email the archive on [email protected] for your free ticket.

For more events, including past recordings, see our event page here:
www.sainsburyarchive.org.uk/about/events

Image of evening shift at 24-29 North Square, Edmonton branch: staff tea break

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Sainsbury Archive @sainsburyarchive.bsky.social · Mar 24

Ohh I don't think I've seen this one. It's based on our original floor tiles from when we had counter service shops:
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Store Design | Stories | Sainsbury Archive

From the 1890s onwards, Sainsbury's new shops shared a common 'house style' with long shape, tiled walls and marble-topped counters.

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Sainsbury Archive @sainsburyarchive.bsky.social · Mar 8

For #InternationalWomensDay read all about the roles women have had throughout the history of Sainsburys
www.sainsburyarchive.org.uk/story/storie...

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Sainsbury Archive @sainsburyarchive.bsky.social · Mar 4

It's that time of year when we get this packaging out again...

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Sainsbury Archive @sainsburyarchive.bsky.social · Feb 24

Come see us today if you're in the area

Sainsbury Archive @sainsburyarchive.bsky.social · Feb 17

Come visit us @LDN_Museum Docklands on Monday the 24th of February between 13:30-15:30 for a pop up display about the recipe books in our collection

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Sainsbury Archive @sainsburyarchive.bsky.social · Feb 17

Come visit us @LDN_Museum Docklands on Monday the 24th of February between 13:30-15:30 for a pop up display about the recipe books in our collection

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Sainsbury Archive @sainsburyarchive.bsky.social · Feb 12

Sainsbury's branch at Flaxland Bretton Centre, Peterborough (1972)

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Sainsbury Archive @sainsburyarchive.bsky.social · Feb 11

A new year means a return to recreating our vintage recipes and this time I've gone for Beef Stir Fry from the 'Simply Take' range from the mid 90s. This was pretty simple to make and also pretty tasty! Find it here:
www.sainsburyarchive.org.uk/catalogue/se...

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Sainsbury Archive @sainsburyarchive.bsky.social · Jan 30

Here's to the end of Dry January

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Sainsbury Archive @sainsburyarchive.bsky.social · Jan 27

Whether you’re chucking a snag on the barbie, dunking a lamington, or saving room for the pav, here’s wishing everyone celebrating a Happy Australia Day!

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Sainsbury Archive @sainsburyarchive.bsky.social · Jan 27

Join us on the 31st at 1pm for a short lunchtime talk about the early years of Sainsbury's - find out more here:

sainsburyarchive.org.uk/about/events

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Sainsbury Archive @sainsburyarchive.bsky.social · Jan 23

Supreme dessert whip: Just add milk.

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Sainsbury Archive @sainsburyarchive.bsky.social · Jan 20

Sainsbury's Space Commander, Rocket, Robo, Starplane, Starship, Bubble Baths packaging design

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